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KVM0216A KVM Series Bus Communication Behavior

Issue

KVM0216A KVM Series Bus Communication Behavior

Product Line

KVM Switches

KVM0216A Enterprise Analog

Environment

All installations

Cause

The next generation enterprise analog KVM boasts (2) local console users, and (16) ports. It also supports (1) or (2) bus cascading. When a local connection is simultaneously being used with a cascade connection, some pieces of information should be taken under advisement for expected (2) user operation.

Resolution

On the KVM0216A, the front DB-15 connection port is for use with an optional AP5717/AP5719 Rack LCD Console with the KVM-LCDMOUNT kit. This front port, the top cascade port (Cascade 2) and local console #2 are both using bus 2, while the bottom Cascade port (Cascade 1) and local console #1 are using bus 1.